If you read through this blog you will notice that most of my posts are about work that we’ve done for other companies. This is because Lava Ink is not like other clothing firms – we do not sell our own designs. We are a garment engineering company and our product is our connections, experience and knowledge. We make it possible for anyone to start a label without having the the knowledge about processes, suppliers or service providers.
So you have this great idea for a t shirt label and you want to give it a go to see what returns you can get. You feel a bit scared to take the plunge because you don’t know if the idea will flop? Which t shirts to choose? How should the artwork be prepared? Which processes to use? How do you choose a reliable printing company? All these questions can make you doubt yourself. This is where Lava Ink comes in. We take away all the hassles and make your idea a reality.
So what do we get out of the deal? Lava ink has a rep status with all of the suppliers we use. Which means we get special discounts from these suppliers and service providers and all we do is add our mark-up to their cost and level it out so that you pay the price for the products, if you had gone to them directly. We save you time because you don’t have to run around sourcing all the inputs and give you peace of mind because we only use the best service providers to do the work. This applies to manufactured products as well.
At Lava Ink our main purpose is to bridge the gap between the client (which is you) and the Industry. It’s like owning a clothing business and employing all the right people without all the overheads.
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yes i would like to be seriously involve into this business.
i really need to open a clothing label but really i have the questions that makes it hard for me to fullfil my dreams. the label is based on t-shirt printing can i get the necessary info plz, where,when and who to contract.
Hi Morris, please give me a call. My name ids Rushdeen and my number is 0828471854.
Good day Rushdeen i would like to set an appointment with you!
i would like to open my own label and you seem to be the person i was looking for!
good reception!
rodrigue.
I am a born artist, my dream is to design t-shirts, i have really great ideas, and looking forward to opening my own business and doing what I love. Please give me more information.re, marketing, exposure, as i am 19 years old, dont have much finance to start up,looking forward to your response
Kyle
Hi Kyle if you have the talent, we have to develop it. The first thing is to get your designs onto paper. You also need to establish how much exactly you have to spend on developing your t shirt range. Once you have this info, we can take it further. Please email me at info@lavaink.co.za.
Thank you for the blog,I’ve always wanted to start something clothing related but my fear was that i dont study designs or have any fashion experience so i’m greatfull to have you guys.
So what are the basics requiremnts for one to start a label/range?
Thank you for your assistance and hope that my plea will reach your favorable consideration.
Hi Bongani. The must have a vision of what you want to do. you can leave the rest up to us.
tHANKS FOR THE SITE.
i WANT TO START NAME TAPE OR NAME TAG PRINTING BUSINESS, MORE OR LESS OF FABRIC LABELS BUSINESS, HOW CAN I GO ABOUT IT.
WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.
lovemhindurwa@yahoo.co
Hi Lovemore,
Thanks for your enquiry. I know that printing labels or tags requires specialized machinery. The best people to ask about this is a company called colorscreen (this is the correct spelling) based in Paarden Eiland in Cape Town.
hi, i want to start a brand, that will mostly be based on t-shirts designs and prints. i am looking for a company to tailor my graphic t-shirt designs and p;rints,.can your company help and one more thing how does the prices/ quotes goes regarding a supply of blank t-shirts
Hi, I would like to start a clothing label but i have nno idea on how to go about the registration and processes…. kindly advise
Hi Thabane, please send me your number and will contact you.
Hai m the one of many others who is willing to start a clothing range but the problem is i dont even know the basics of designing or even sewing bt m working on my logo there is someone who could also guide me in registering my label pls dont hesitate to send me msges of emailz using address below by the way my nawe is sphesihle in durban
IM FROM LIMPOPO,AND I WANT TO START A CLOYHING BRAND BUT IM HAVING A DIFICULTY WHEN IT COMES TO REGISTERING MY BRAND.IT WOULD HELP ME ALOT IF YOU GUYS REGISTER MY BRAND,PRINT AND DELIVER THE FINISHED PRODUCT.
IT WOULD MEAN ALOT IF WE KEEP IN TOUCH.
Hi Lihaiwa, you can register your brand as a company and you will automatically have intellectual rights over the brand. That’s the only way we do it as we don’t have anyone registering a brand. Good luck!
Hi Sphe, as previously explained to Lihaiwa you can register your brand as a company and you will automatically have intellectual rights over the brand. That’s the only way we do it as we don’t have anyone registering a brand. As for sewing and other processes to manufacture your products, you will have to be mentored by someone who has knowledge or take a course at a place like Cape Town University of Technology or perhaps some institution closer to you.